Master of Environmental Science - Coursework

Master

In Perth (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Perth (Australia)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Course description, features and facilities The Master of Environmental Science will prepare you to deal with issues such as climate change, carbon trading, greenhouse gas emissions, water resource management, competition for land use, salinity, land degradation and rehabilitation,flora and fauna, habitat destruction, deforestation, energy and mineral depletion, air and water pollution, soil erosion, and groundwater contamination. You must nominate a specialisation on application. The Master of Environmental Science has specialisations in: Environmental ManagementLand and Water ManagementMarine and Coastal ManagementGeographic and Information Science and Environmental Management You will study the core units for the Master of Environmental Science: ENVT4402 Analysis for Natural Resource Management ENVT4404 Environmental Planning and Management ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems ApplicationsEach specialisation has core units in addition to those listed above, with other units selected as options. Course structure and units can be found via the UWA Handbook.You may apply to replace the equivalent of half a year’s units with a research project.The Faculty of Science offers Master's by Coursework bursaries for domestic students and Postgraduate Merit scholarships for international students. Please visit the Faculty of Science website for details.Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course. This course has been approved by the Department of Social Services for Student Support Payments. Eligible students can receive Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement. Further information can be found on the Department of Social Services website.
Back to topEnvironmental Science graduates may find employment in a range of areas including commonwealth and state departments and agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation,...

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Location

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Perth (Australia)
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35 Stirling Hwy, WA 6009

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Subjects

  • Environmental Science
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Resource Management

Course programme


Structure

The Master of Environmental Science is offered by coursework or coursework and dissertation.


While the standard timeframe for completion of this degree is two years (full time), if you have previously completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate (related) area it may be possible to complete within 1.5 years.


The course offers a focused, advanced learning experience that will enhance career choices. You must complete all core units and specialisation core units. This degree also provides the flexibility to choose from a range of units to complement your specific interests.


Course structures for the master's degrees with the new 1.5 to 2 year structure (72 to 96 points) are now available via the UWA Handbook.

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Master of Environmental Science - Coursework

Price on request